Here Are Some Simple Ways to Find Inspiration:
1. Look Around Your Home
Start with what you already love—your favorite furniture, rugs, art, or even a throw pillow. These pieces can help guide your color palette.
2. Browse Online Platforms
Websites like Pinterest, Instagram, and Houzz are full of beautiful photos of real homes. Search for keywords like “warm neutral living room” or “modern blue kitchen” to spark ideas.
3. Visit Paint Store Websites
Brands like Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, and Behr offer online tools where you can explore curated color palettes—or even upload a photo of your room to preview paint colors.
4. Go to the Paint Store and Grab Color Stickers
Head to your local paint store and collect free color sample stickers or chips. It’s a great way to see how different shades look in your space.
5. Speak with a Design Color Consultant
A professional color consultant can help you understand how lighting, layout, and existing elements work together. They’ll guide you toward colors that match your style and enhance your home’s overall feel.
6. Get Inspired by Nature
Nature is filled with timeless color combinations. Think soft beach tones, deep forest greens, or warm desert hues. Snap a photo of a landscape you love and use it to build your color palette.
7. Look Through Magazines and Showrooms
Design magazines, open houses, and local furniture showrooms are great places to see what’s trending and what colors work well together in real-life spaces.
8. Ask Your Painter
At DaVinci Coatings, we love helping our clients choose colors that suit their space, lighting, and lifestyle. Sometimes all you need is a second opinion to feel confident in your choice.
9. Check Out Your Favorite Clothing
Your wardrobe reflects your personal style. If you’re drawn to soft neutrals or rich jewel tones in clothing, those colors may also feel right in your home.
10. Use a Color Matching App
Apps like Sherwin-Williams ColorSnap® or Benjamin Moore’s Color Portfolio® let you snap a photo of anything—a fabric, artwork, or even a flower—and match it to a paint color instantly.
11. Get Inspired by Art
Choose a painting, print, or photo you love, and pull colors from it. Artwork often has a built-in balance of tones and contrasts, making it a great starting point.
12. Visit Open Houses or Home Tours
Touring homes in your area—especially new builds or remodeled spaces—can give you real-life examples of paint colors that work well in similar lighting and layouts.
13. Try a Mood Board
Create a digital or physical board with colors, textures, and images that reflect the look and feel you want. It helps you visualize the overall vibe and narrows down your options.
